Starting XI: Crystal Lake v Pirates
Orlando Pirates players greet fans during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Golden Arrows and Orlando Pirates at the Mpumalanga Stadium, Hammarsdale on 17 December 2023Holders Orlando Pirates will start the defence of their Nedbank Cup title when they visit Crystal Lake on Saturday afternoon at Mbombela Stadium.
The Soweto giants were crowned champions of this tournament last season after they came back from a goal down to beat Sekhukhune United 2-1 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.As for Crystal, they will be making their debut in the tournament after edging Middleburg United 1-0 in the Mpumalanga provincial final.
Lake were only established last year and are campaigning in the SAFA Ehlanzeni Regional League, in the fourth-tier of South African football. The amateur side are second in the Hollywoodbets Regional League and trail leaders Liver Brothers by four points.For 14 free days, you can have access to the best from Soccer Laduma, KickOff, Daily Sun, TrueLove and Drum. Thereafter you will be billed R29 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.25 Jun 2020
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